June is the month Kerala’s southwest monsoon settles in properly, and on the Malayalam Calendar 2026 June (മലയാളം കലണ്ടർ 2026 ജൂൺ), it also marks the quiet close of the Malayalam month of Edavam and the start of Mithunam. This guide lays out every Vrat, Ekadashi, and Sankranti that falls in the month, explained in plain language, so you don’t have to dig through a printed Panchang to find what you need.
This particular June carries an extra layer worth knowing about. Because of a rare calendar adjustment called Adhik Maas — more on that below — a few of this year’s dates sit slightly differently than they normally would, and one Ekadashi many people expect in June has actually shifted into July. This guide clears that up too.
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June 2026 Malayalam Calendar at a Glance
| Date | Day | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| June 3 | Wednesday | Sankashti Chaturthi (Ganapati) |
| June 11 | Thursday | Parama Ekadashi |
| June 12 | Friday | Pradosh Vrat (Krishna Paksha) |
| June 13 | Saturday | Masik Shivaratri |
| June 15 | Monday | Adhik Maas Amavasya |
| June 15–16 | Mon–Tue | Mithunam Sankranti (Edavam ends, Mithunam begins) |
| June 21 | Sunday | International Day of Yoga |
| June 25 | Thursday | Nirjala Ekadashi |
| June 27 | Saturday | Pradosh Vrat (Shukla Paksha) |
| June 29 | Monday | Jyeshtha Purnima |
Why This June Looks a Little Different: Adhik Maas
Once every two to three years, the Hindu lunar calendar inserts an extra month to stay lined up with the solar year. In 2026, that extra month — called Adhik Jyeshtha Maas — runs from May 17 to June 15, meaning Jyeshtha month effectively happens twice this year. It’s why June 2026 has a Vrat called “Parama Ekadashi” on June 11 instead of the Yogini Ekadashi some people expect around this time — Yogini Ekadashi hasn’t disappeared, it has simply moved to July 10 this year, since it falls only after the regular (non-Adhik) Jyeshtha month gets underway. If you’ve compared this year’s calendar to an older one and found the dates confusing, this is the reason.
Sankashti Chaturthi, June 3
This is the monthly fourth-day fast dedicated to Lord Ganapati (Ganesha), observed to clear obstacles before they become bigger problems. Devotees typically fast through the day and break it after sighting the moon in the evening. In Kerala, many households mark the day with a simple prayer at the local Ganapati temple rather than an elaborate ritual.
Parama Ekadashi, June 11
Parama Ekadashi is one of the two special Ekadashis that appear only in an Adhik Maas year, and it falls in the Krishna Paksha of this extra month. Scriptures describe it as carrying unusually high merit, since fasting during Purushottam Maas (another name for Adhik Maas, meaning “the month of the Supreme Being”) is considered many times more powerful than the same act performed in a regular month. As with all Ekadashis, rice and grains are avoided through the day, with the fast broken the next morning after sunrise.
Pradosh Vrat, June 12
Pradosh Vrat this month falls on a Friday, close on the heels of Parama Ekadashi. It’s an evening fast for Lord Shiva, best observed during Pradosh Kaal — roughly the 90 minutes around sunset — with a visit to a Shiva temple where possible.
Masik Shivaratri, June 13
This is the monthly observance of Lord Shiva, falling on Chaturdashi, the day before Amavasya. Devotees offer water and Bilva leaves at a Shivling and often keep a partial fast through the day, treating it as a smaller rehearsal for Maha Shivaratri later in the year.
Mithunam Sankranti, June 15–16: A New Malayalam Month Begins
As the sun moves from Edavam Rashi into Mithunam Rashi, the Malayalam month of Edavam gives way to Mithunam — one of the wettest stretches of the Kerala calendar, right in the heart of the southwest monsoon. This Sankranti coincides closely with the Amavasya that also marks the end of Adhik Maas on June 15, making the days around mid-June feel like something of a double turning point this year: the close of an extra spiritual month and the start of a new Malayalam one at almost the same time.
International Day of Yoga, June 21
A fixed date on the calendar every year, June 21 is observed worldwide as International Day of Yoga, marking the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere. Yoga centres, temples, and community groups across Kerala hold group sessions and awareness camps on this day.
Nirjala Ekadashi, June 25: The Most Demanding Fast of the Year
Nirjala Ekadashi is widely regarded as the toughest and most meritorious of all 24 Ekadashis observed through the year. “Nirjala” means without water, and the fast is kept from sunrise on June 25 without food or even a sip of water, all the way through to Parana the following morning. It is also known as Bhimseni or Pandava Ekadashi, tied to a story of Bhima, the mighty second Pandava brother, who could not manage the usual grain-free fasts and was told that observing this one waterless day would carry the combined merit of all the year’s Ekadashis. Given how physically demanding it is, especially in the pre-monsoon heat, those who are elderly, pregnant, or managing a health condition should keep a lighter, fruit-based version instead.
Pradosh Vrat, June 27
The month’s second Pradosh Vrat falls on a Saturday this time, observed the same way as earlier in the month — evening prayers to Lord Shiva during Pradosh Kaal.
Jyeshtha Purnima, June 29
The full moon of Jyeshtha month is traditionally a day for charity, an early holy bath, and Satyanarayan Puja at home. In several parts of India, this Purnima is also linked with Vat Savitri observances for married women, though the exact day followed can vary by region and by whether a household follows the Purnimant or Amanta calendar.
A Kerala Temple Note: Vaishaka Mahotsavam at Kottiyoor
Mid-June also sits inside the annual Vaishaka Mahotsavam at the Kottiyoor Temple in Kannur district — one of Kerala’s most significant temple festivals, held only once a year over roughly three to four weeks on the banks of the Bavali river. The temple itself is assembled fresh each year using natural materials and dismantled again once the festival ends, a practice unlike almost any other shrine in the state.
Wedding and Griha Pravesh Muhurat in June 2026
June is not a strong month for new wedding dates. With Adhik Maas only just ending on June 15, and the four-month Chaturmas period beginning in late July (when Lord Vishnu is believed to enter his yoga nidra), the window for fixing fresh, high-confidence wedding Muhurats through June and into most of July stays narrow. Families with a ceremony to plan are generally better served waiting for the Kerala wedding season to properly open later in the year, and should confirm timing with a family astrologer rather than relying on a general date from this calendar alone.
Reading the Panchang Beyond the Festival List
A Panchang isn’t only useful for spotting Vrat days — it also guides everyday choices like starting a new venture, buying a vehicle, or beginning a journey. Each date carries its own Tithi, Nakshatra, and Nalla Neram (the Kerala equivalent of Choghadiya, marking favourable and unfavourable stretches of the day). If you’re using a printed Malayalam Panchang at home, look for these timing columns specific to your own district, since they’re usually listed separately from the main festival table.
Tips for Observing June’s Fasts
- Sankashti Chaturthi: A day-long fast broken after moonrise in the evening.
- Parama and Nirjala Ekadashi: Rice and grains are avoided, with the fast broken after sunrise the next day.
- Pradosh Vrat: Best observed with evening prayers roughly 90 minutes around sunset.
- Nirjala Ekadashi specifically: Given the physical demands of a full waterless fast during Kerala’s humid pre-monsoon heat, staying indoors and resting is sensible, and a fruit-and-water version is widely accepted for anyone who cannot manage the strict form.
Anyone elderly, pregnant, or managing a health condition should adapt any fast sensibly, and it’s always worth checking with a doctor before attempting a demanding fast like Nirjala Ekadashi.
Why People Still Reach for a Printed Panchang
Whether it’s a Malayalam Panchang, Thakur Prasad, Lala Ramswaroop, or Kishore Jantri, printed almanacs remain popular across Indian households because they combine city-wise sunrise and sunset timings with Tithi, Nakshatra, and Nalla Neram details in one place. Families don’t check them once and set them aside — priests use them to fix Muhurats, and homemakers use them every single month to decide the right day for a Vrat. Since different publishers can occasionally list a date a day apart, due to small differences in local sunrise timing or the calculation system used, it’s worth sticking to one trusted source through the year rather than mixing calendars.
June 2026 at a Glance
- Sankashti Chaturthi: June 3
- Parama Ekadashi: June 11
- Pradosh Vrat: June 12
- Masik Shivaratri: June 13
- Mithunam Sankranti: June 15–16
- International Day of Yoga: June 21
- Nirjala Ekadashi: June 25
- Pradosh Vrat: June 27
- Jyeshtha Purnima: June 29
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yogini Ekadashi in June 2026? No. Because 2026 has an extra Adhik Maas that only ended on June 15, Yogini Ekadashi has shifted to July 10 this year rather than falling in June as it does in most years.
When is Nirjala Ekadashi in 2026? Nirjala Ekadashi falls on Thursday, June 25, 2026, observed as a complete waterless fast from sunrise to the following morning.
Is Malayalam New Year in June 2026? No. The Malayalam New Year is marked by Chingam 1, which falls around mid-August, not June. June corresponds to the Malayalam months of Edavam (early June) and Mithunam (from mid-June).
What is Parama Ekadashi and why does it only appear this year? Parama Ekadashi is a special fast that occurs only during an Adhik Maas (leap month) year. Since 2026 has an extra Jyeshtha month, this additional Ekadashi falls on June 11.
Can I plan a wedding in June 2026? It’s not an ideal month. Adhik Maas only ends on June 15, and Chaturmas begins in late July, so the window for confidently fixed wedding Muhurats stays narrow through this period — check with a family astrologer before finalising anything.
Can I download the Malayalam Calendar 2026 June PDF for free? Yes. The PDF version, with the same Vrat and festival dates covered here, is free to download with no login required.